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Alias Blind Larry : the mostly true memoir of James Laurence the singing convict / Rob Wills

by Rob Wills

This biography follows James Laurence, a Jewish convict transported to New South Wales in 1814 for jewel theft. It recounts his international travels, criminal career, and experiences across various colonial penal settlements, including Norfolk Island.

Accession 29335 ISBN 9781925333114 Publisher Australian Scholarly Publishing
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